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TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jamaica Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 10 losses; Hero Galanos!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Galanos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jones (0) vs (2) Galanos
Galanos slows the pace down in half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Galanos.
Galanos has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Galanos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (0) vs (5) Galanos
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Galanos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (2) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos won't allow Jones to pass to mount.
Jones not doing much here.
Galanos tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Galanos is holding on to half guard well.
Galanos is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Galanos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Galanos trying to control but Jones postures up.
Galanos tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.
Jones looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones is looking for a kimura but Galanos is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jones to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanos wants to control but Jones is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Galanos is in trouble now - Jones has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (5) vs (5) Galanos
Galanos is desperately trying to improve his position but Jones has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones fails to take his opponent's back.
Galanos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galanos tries to hold on but Jones pushes him away.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Galanos has worked his arm free - good work by Galanos!
Galanos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galanos keeps working.
Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galanos manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Galanos defends it.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones is looking to advance position but Galanos won't allow it.
Jones uses his free foot to push down on Galanos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galanos. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (8) vs (5) Galanos
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Galanos has given up his back. Will we see Jones going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Jones (11) vs (5) Galanos
Jones avoiding Galanos 's attempts to control his hands.
Jones controlling well, preventing Galanos from escaping the position.
Galanos trying to control the position but Jones manages to sink in the hooks.
Jones is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galanos is defending well though. Jones let's go of the attempt for now.
Jones patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Jones won't let him.
Galanos fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
What can Galanos do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Galanos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is riding his opponent, not letting Galanos buck him off.
Galanos trying to control the hands but Jones breaks the grip.
Galanos fending off the submission attempt from Jones.
Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galanos turns into Jones and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (11) vs (7) Galanos
Jones keeping moving, preventing Galanos from controlling successfully.
Galanos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Jones looking to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Galanos is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Galanos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jones is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Galanos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jones (13) vs (7) Galanos
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galanos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Galanos controlling the position.
Jones trying to control but Galanos is working from the bottom.
Jones is really struggling to control Galanos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Galanos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galanos is keeping the position for now.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galanos keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is looking to advance position but Galanos has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jones (13) vs (11) Galanos
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jones regains half guard.
Galanos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Galanos has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (13) vs (14) Galanos
Galanos controls the position.
Jones is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying to control Galanos's posture but Galanos avoids it.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Galanos wins on points by 14 to 13.
Hero Galanos is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Hero Galanos thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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